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07.12.2015
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In the face of doubts recently arose about the use of repellent topical insect in pregnant women considering the relationship proven by the Ministry of Health between the Zika virus and cases of microcephaly diagnosed in the country, Anvisa clarifies, there is, within the rules the Agency, any impediment to the use of these products by pregnant women, provided they are duly registered with ANVISA and that you follow the instructions described on the label.
Studies in humans conducted during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and during the first trimester animals indicate that topical repellents based on N, N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET) is safe for pregnant women.
However, such products should not be used in children under two years. In children between two and 12, the concentration should be at most 10% and the application should be restricted to three times per day. Concentrations greater than 10% are permitted for over 12 years.
In DEET in Brazil are used in the cosmetic repellents Hydroxyethyl isobutyl piperidine carboxylate (Icaridin or picaridin) and Ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate (EBAAP or IR 3535), and essential oils such as citronella. Although not found safety studies in pregnant women, these ingredients are known to be safe for use in cosmetic products as compendiums of international cosmetic ingredients.
In the US, repellent products are regulated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The following substances are present in products regulated by the EPA: Catnip oil, citronella oil; DEET; IR 3535; p-menthane-3,8-diol and 2-undecanone or methyl nonyl ketone. Therefore, the assets used in Brazil are among those used in the United States.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), also in the USA, recommends the use of repellents for pregnant women, since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), responsible for the authorization of use of these products in the US, does not establish any restrictions that sense. However, points out that the use of labeling recommendations should be considered.
The consultation repellent topical insect regularized at Anvisa can be made on the link below:
http://www7.anvisa.gov.br/datavisa/Consulta_Produto/consulta_cosmetico.asp
Environmental repellents and insecticides
Environmental repellents and insecticides can also be used in environments frequented by pregnant women, provided they are duly registered with ANVISA and that you follow the instructions described on the label.
Anvisa does not allow the use of substances proven to be carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic in sanitizing products. However, as the products are intended to surfaces and environments are not displayed directly from studies in people which means that a pregnant woman's overexposure to the product may not be safe.
Thus, the security for the use of these products in places frequented by pregnant women depends on strict obedience to all the care and precautions described on product labels.
Example of restrictions brought on the label is: "For the application should not remain in place people or pets."
Products commonly used in the combat and / or control of the Aedes aegypti mosquito population are:
Insecticides
Indicated to kill adult mosquitoes and are mainly found in spray and aerosol. The insecticides have active substances that kill mosquitos and additional components such as solubilizers and preservatives.
Repellents
As away from the environment mosquitoes, can be found in the form of spirals, liquids and pads used, for example, in electrical appliances. Repellents used in electrical or spiral devices should not be used in locations with poor ventilation or in the presence of people with asthma or respiratory allergies. Can be used in any room of the home provided they are at least two meters away from the people.
Insecticides "natural" on the basis of citronella, Andiroba and clove oil, among others, lack of efficacy or proof approval by ANVISA to date. Products which are currently settled at Anvisa with such components always have another substance as active ingredient.
Therefore, all products touted as "natural", commonly marketed as candles, odorants environments, cleansers and incense, indicating insect repellent properties are not approved by the Agency and are irregular.
Consultation of products considered environmental repellents and insecticides regularized at Anvisa can be made at the following addresses:
Registered: http://www7.anvisa.gov.br/datavisa/Consulta_Produto/consulta_saneante.asp
Reported: http://www7.anvisa.gov.br/datavisa/Notificado/Saneantes/NotificadoSaneante.asp.
It is worth mentioning that there are no drugs approved for the purpose of repelling insects. The Thiamine or Vitamin B has not proven effective as a repellent and use this indication is not approved by Anvisa.
Source: Anvisa
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